Chocolate Sponge Cake
A light and airy chocolate sponge cake that delights with its rich cocoa flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large large eggs Use room temperature for better volume.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, being gentle to retain airiness.
- Mix in the water and vanilla extract until you have a smooth batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Top Tips: Use room temperature eggs for better volume and fold gently to maintain a fluffy texture. Experiment with toppings like fresh berries or chocolate sauce.